Sunday Dinner: Risotto with Parmesan and Saffron

After a turkey filled week, I thought it would be nice to find a hearty vegetarian entree for tonight's Sunday Dinner installment. A creamy risotto makes for a filling main course, and — bonus! — will pair nicely with warmed slices of leftover turkey. Serve it up with a nice mixed salad and a dry white wine and you've got yourself a meal! To get the recipe, read more

In a heavy-based saucepan that's large enough to hold the rice with plenty of room left over, cook the onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat until it's translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the rice and cook it over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the wine, 2 cups of broth, and the saffron. Turn the heat to high until the broth comes to a simmer and then adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer.

Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every minute or two (there's no need to stir constantly). Add another cup of broth and keep cooking, stirring, and adding broth until the rice is al dente but not raw or grainy in the middle.

When the rice is ready, stir in the cheese. Add a little more broth to give the risotto the consistency you like (from fairly tight to almost soupy). Off the heat, stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper and ladle onto heated plates or bowls.

lol, i would never call 8 Tbsp of butter disgusting. Unhealthy, yes. Delicious, yes. But never disgusting! To answer Michichan's question, I don't believe so--the short grain rice has more amylopectin than amylose and that's what gives it the creamy, sticky texture. I've actually never even heard of medium-grain rice recommended. Stick to short!

sounds delicious. We make lots of different risottos but haven't had this one yet. If you have a large supermarket nearby you with and "international" section, they'll probably have saffron threads in the spanish section.Good one to make later in the week-thanks!

sounds delicious. We make lots of different risottos but haven't had this one yet. If you have a large supermarket nearby you with and "international" section, they'll probably have saffron threads in the spanish section.
Good one to make later in the week-thanks!